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We know you don't spend your whole day trolling Twitter (like we do here at CJ) so we've rounded up the best Tweets from today's Bengals Media Luncheon for your viewing pleasure.
Marvin Lewis gets mic'd up by one TV crew (@MarkVSlaughter) while Mike Brown chats with another. #BengalsLuncheon pic.twitter.com/PMKeXaUAAC
— Coley Harvey (@ColeyHarvey) July 28, 2015
ST coordinator Darrin Simmons still wants more from Mario Alford as a punt returner. "Not going to put anybody in there you don't trust."
— Coley Harvey (@ColeyHarvey) July 28, 2015
And here we go #WhoDeyNation @Matt_WLWT @WLWT #Bengals pic.twitter.com/FkzZIDQoYO
— Mark Slaughter (@MarkVSlaughter) July 28, 2015
Simmons says could see Gio Bernard return some kicks this season.
— Lindsay Patterson (@LndsPatterson) July 28, 2015
#Bengals president Mike Brown holding court. Only day of the year this happens pic.twitter.com/jXbXTijRPF
— Jay Morrison (@JayMorrisonCMG) July 28, 2015
Brown on Brady: I'll support the commissioner
— Geoff Hobson (@GeoffHobsonCin) July 28, 2015
Brown on Bengals: depth is suspect but we've got a good team. I like our starters.
— Geoff Hobson (@GeoffHobsonCin) July 28, 2015
"Andy has done everything asked of him this offseason" -Marvin
— Lindsay Patterson (@LndsPatterson) July 28, 2015
Darrin Simmons says they'll essentially force feed Mario Alford on kick and punt return this preseason since ... http://t.co/YLG2dytlPZ
— Jim Owczarski (@JimOwczarski) July 28, 2015
Marvin Lewis thought Carlos Dunlap's emergence was overlooked last year and he's made as many strides as anyone this offseason.
— Paul Dehner Jr. (@pauldehnerjr) July 28, 2015
Marvin just said @Carlos_Dunlap deserves major props 4 his arrival last season as a force n the #NFL #Bengals pic.twitter.com/F5Wv5w6hC8
— Mark Slaughter (@MarkVSlaughter) July 28, 2015
Marvin says DeflateGate became too big of a story. AMEN!
— George Vogel (@vogel_wlwt) July 28, 2015
.@FlavaFraz21 hit 15 HR in the final round to win HR Derby. #Bengals special teams coach Darrin Simmons caught #13 in LF stands #nugget
— Dan Hoard (@Dan_Hoard) July 28, 2015
Marvin Lewis and Mike Brown are both focused on Oakland. #Bengals @Enquirer @ENQsports pic.twitter.com/EUOv5p5Nhd
— Sam Greene (@SGdoesit) July 28, 2015
From Mike Brown:
I like our chances, but we have to prove it.
— Geoff Hobson (@GeoffHobsonCin) July 28, 2015
Mike Brown feels #Bengals "have a good shot at things" this yr. But admits the schedule worries him. Considers every team in division strong
— Coley Harvey (@ColeyHarvey) July 28, 2015
Mike Brown: "I like our chances but I'm not kidding myself - we have to go out on the field and prove it." #Bengals pic.twitter.com/ADfezD71rX
— Jim Owczarski (@JimOwczarski) July 28, 2015
Mike on a Super Bowl title: it would make a nice entry on my gravestone
— Geoff Hobson (@GeoffHobsonCin) July 28, 2015
Brown: "It's unfinished work." Re: a Super Bowl. Wouldn't wear the ring tho -said he might catch it on the rim when he dunks. #Bengals
— Jim Owczarski (@JimOwczarski) July 28, 2015
Mike Brown stressed how much he's stepped back and how much others are running the organization
— Joe Danneman (@FOX19Joe) July 28, 2015
Mike Brown on stepping back: "If I didn't show up tomorrow, no one would notice...but I'll still show up (laughs)."
— Joe Danneman (@FOX19Joe) July 28, 2015
Paul Guenther chimes in:
Guenther: Vontaze is our QB on DEF and the difference make, no doubt #Bengals @WLWT @Matt_WLWT pic.twitter.com/UM2MkB8wHo
— Mark Slaughter (@MarkVSlaughter) July 28, 2015
More Paul G on the corners: We will let it play out #Bengals @WLWT
— Mark Slaughter (@MarkVSlaughter) July 28, 2015
Guenther on this team: The older guys make it so much easier to bring along the younger guys #Bengals
— Mark Slaughter (@MarkVSlaughter) July 28, 2015
DC Guenther has no timetable on Tez
— Geoff Hobson (@GeoffHobsonCin) July 28, 2015
Guenther reiterates what he said about Geno in spring. Looks like's back rolling
— Geoff Hobson (@GeoffHobsonCin) July 28, 2015
DC Paul Guenther says Geno Atkins blew him away in how good he looked this offseason.
— Paul Dehner Jr. (@pauldehnerjr) July 28, 2015
And, more from Brown:
Brown on a Ring of Honor: possibly on ribbon scoreboard
— Geoff Hobson (@GeoffHobsonCin) July 28, 2015
We've never traded on nostalgia, that's probably my fault. I'm thinking about it.
— Geoff Hobson (@GeoffHobsonCin) July 28, 2015
Mike: it's in my bones. I'm thinking about what's next. I'm probably at fault
— Geoff Hobson (@GeoffHobsonCin) July 28, 2015
Brown says he's aware of the "discomfort" fans & ex-players have in the lack of remembrance for #Bengals greats. Says he's "stewing on it."
— Jim Owczarski (@JimOwczarski) July 28, 2015
"Maybe we can do it in a different way." - Brown on honoring the past. As for what they have... "Is that enough? Probably not." #Bengals
— Jim Owczarski (@JimOwczarski) July 28, 2015
Mike brown says lack of ring of honor at PBS his fault is open to idea of honoring players in ribbon board #Bengals @Local12
— Richard Skinner (@Local12Skinny) July 28, 2015
I'm disappointed why we didn't get farther last year, nobody remembers anything but the SB champs #Bengals @WLWT pic.twitter.com/4lbY9NZQtw
— Mark Slaughter (@MarkVSlaughter) July 28, 2015
Mike Brown says he's "stewed on" that. Doesn't sound like he'll be upset if things change under eventual new regime. #Bengals
— Coley Harvey (@ColeyHarvey) July 28, 2015
Mike Brown on #Bengals: "I like our chances but who am I kidding? We have to prove it on the field."
— Laurel Pfahler (@LaurelPfahler) July 28, 2015
Mike Brown on what a Super Bowl ring would mean: "It would mean a lot. I haven't managed that, and I'm not pleased about that." #Bengals
— Laurel Pfahler (@LaurelPfahler) July 28, 2015
Hue Jackson takes the mic:
Hue Jackson on @andydalton14: He dies as much as all of us when things don't go well @WLWT #Bengals pic.twitter.com/DuNkpbdMyc
— Mark Slaughter (@MarkVSlaughter) July 28, 2015
HJ: Eifert is anticipated to play very well AND be a leader #Bengals
— Mark Slaughter (@MarkVSlaughter) July 28, 2015
HJ: We can be very dynamic on offense and as good as anyone in this league #Bengals #WhoDey
— Mark Slaughter (@MarkVSlaughter) July 28, 2015
HJ on Hill: He's everything I thought he would be and the next jump will show it #Bengals
— Mark Slaughter (@MarkVSlaughter) July 28, 2015
Hue Jackson: Having a healthy offensive team is exciting. But we're starting from zero #Bengals pic.twitter.com/CArlXZ9zkD
— Jay Morrison (@JayMorrisonCMG) July 28, 2015
Hue Jackson says he's going to open Pandoras Box with all weapons he has this year. #Bengals @Local12 pic.twitter.com/02aFHKe4rO
— Richard Skinner (@Local12Skinny) July 28, 2015
Jax: the defenses can disguise what they're doing. Why can't we?
— Geoff Hobson (@GeoffHobsonCin) July 28, 2015
More Jax: A healthy Cincinnati Bengals offense can do a lot of things.
— Geoff Hobson (@GeoffHobsonCin) July 28, 2015
"I'm not concerned w/ Andy as much as everyone else is" -Hue
— Lindsay Patterson (@LndsPatterson) July 28, 2015
Hue Jackson on if Jeremy Hill will be the featured back this year: I can say this, he'll be the first on the field in Oakland.
— Joe Danneman (@FOX19Joe) July 28, 2015
On A.J. Green contract extension:
Mike Brown: We have a history of extending good players & we are trying now with @ajgreen_18, he's a key player and we will make a run at it
— Mark Slaughter (@MarkVSlaughter) July 28, 2015
Mike said Katy handles all that, I'm just ignorant @WLWT #Bengals pic.twitter.com/KFclTjeuwF
— Mark Slaughter (@MarkVSlaughter) July 28, 2015
Marvin Lewis said @ajgreen_18 is another player who has a contract ending and he will be here, no distractions here #Bengals @WLWT
— Mark Slaughter (@MarkVSlaughter) July 28, 2015
Mike on Signing A.J. green: hope to sign him and others
— Geoff Hobson (@GeoffHobsonCin) July 28, 2015
Jackson on AJ Green contract: "He's one of the best players in the league, and it will work itself out. ... He's going to work his tail off"
— Laurel Pfahler (@LaurelPfahler) July 28, 2015
Marvin on AJ: not worried about contract effecting his performance #Bengals @Local12 pic.twitter.com/lxWrwmkxdP
— Richard Skinner (@Local12Skinny) July 28, 2015
Lewis: will tell A.J. Green no t to answer media contract questions.
— Geoff Hobson (@GeoffHobsonCin) July 28, 2015
Mike Brown on re-signing AJ Green: We have a great track record of keeping our important players. AJ is an important player.
— Joe Danneman (@FOX19Joe) July 28, 2015
On Vontaze Burfict:
Lewis on Tez: when he proves he can be out there, he'll be out there
— Geoff Hobson (@GeoffHobsonCin) July 28, 2015
Marv: I won't be giving daily Vontaze updates.
— Geoff Hobson (@GeoffHobsonCin) July 28, 2015
On joint practices with the Giants:
#Bengals HC Marvin Lewis on dual practice with Giants: good to see something different than normal day in day out pic.twitter.com/VtUnksTALU
— Richard Skinner (@Local12Skinny) July 28, 2015
Lewis scrimmage with Giants: good for starters because different from what they see daily
— Geoff Hobson (@GeoffHobsonCin) July 28, 2015
On Andy Dalton:
Bengals owner Mike Brown today. He's very happy with Dalton's handling of criticism. pic.twitter.com/cZW2IBIyAI
— George Vogel (@vogel_wlwt) July 28, 2015
Lewis on Dalton: has made strides as a leader this offseason
— Geoff Hobson (@GeoffHobsonCin) July 28, 2015
Marvin Lewis talks unprovoked about Andy Dalton at podium. Says he thinks he's made tremendous strides as leader if football team.
— Paul Dehner Jr. (@pauldehnerjr) July 28, 2015
Lewis credited work Hue Jackson has done pushing Dalton along. #Bengals
— Paul Dehner Jr. (@pauldehnerjr) July 28, 2015
Also, O-Coordinator Hue Jackson says Dalton getting better. Hue also excited to see AJ McCarron in game action. Say AJ showed a lot in OTAs
— George Vogel (@vogel_wlwt) July 28, 2015